Callisto (WA) and Luke Madill (NSW). Even though the famous Kamakazi (QLD) has retired it has been rumoured that he could make a guest appearance as may Tanya Bailey (WA). Jared Graves (QLD) has switched back to his mountain biking career.
Another crowd favourite will be current World Junior Champion, Sam Willoughby (SA). Willoughby will be out to break record books by becoming the first BMX junior to reclaim his title for a second time.
Australia has previously held four World Championships however this one has the extra bit of magnetism following the Olympic Games and just three years until the London 2012 Olympics.
Over the four days, 1500 spectators will witness some of the best racing ever seen in Australia. A total of 2000 riders from forty nations are expected to compete for a total of 52 different world titles.
The warm up event in Adelaide was the World Cup Supercross also held indoors at the showground last April.
Local Adelaide fans will get to cheer their heroes such as Junior World Champion, Sam Willoughby or his brother Matthew. Also hoping to give their fan clubs something to cheer about will be Brian Kirkham, Anthony Dean and former World Junior Champion, Michael Fenwick Australia’s final team has just been announced with the international teams to be confirmed on the 30 June.
Tickets go on sale at the Adelaide Showground ticket office on Tuesday 21 July.
The official opening will be on Saturday 25th July along with loads of entertainment and action.
-What: 2009 UCI BMX World Championships
-When: Racing between 23 – 26 July2009
-Where: Jubilee Pavilion, Adelaide Showground, Adelaide, South Australia
Supported by: South Australia Tourist Commission
Website: bmxworlds2009.com
For other Australian team riders go to bmxaustralia.com.au
About the BMX World Championships
The annual Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), BMX World Championships have been held all around the world since 1993. The first World Championships was held 1982 in Dayton Ohio, USA Since then winners race in age and championship classes in both 20 inch and 26 inch or cruiser class. All riders making the final are awarded plates with 1 to 8 which they can use in international competitions. Elite riders receive medals while other divisions receive trophies. The coveted World Championship jersey with rainbow stripes will be awarded to the elite and junior men’s and women’s winners.
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Thousands of BMX riders from all corners of the globe are making their final efforts to qualify for the 2009 World Championships in Adelaide between 23 – 26 July. This World Championships is the first since the sport made his impressive debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Back on the dirt track will be many of the medallists and finalists hoping to claim the prestigious World number one plate. Top Australian contenders will be Beijing Olympians Nicole
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